Lara Sabri is a multimedia journalist specializing in human-centered reporting on technology, politics, and digital transformation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Her work explores how emerging technologies, shifting political landscapes, and evolving digital realities affect individuals and communities on the ground.
Sabri has reported extensively on cryptocurrency, technology, travel, and regional affairs, with bylines in WIRED Middle East, LovinSaudi, Time Out GCC, The Crypto Radio, and Atlas Broadcasting. She has covered major international events, including Binance Blockchain Week, Arabian Travel Market, and Expand North Star by GITEX Global.
In addition to her reporting, Sabri has moderated discussions on media and knowledge production in the MENA region and hosted a series of X Spaces examining trends in cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Fluent in both English and Arabic, she is recognized for translating complex issues into accessible, audience-centered stories.
Sabri holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies with a concentration in Journalism from the American University in Dubai.
Lissette Mondragón is a Salvadoran journalist and multimedia storyteller specializing in democracy, governance, human rights, migration, transparency, and social issues in Central America. Her reporting examines institutional change, public policy, civic freedoms, and the impact of political decisions on communities across the region.
Mondragón has extensive experience covering politics, democratic processes, municipal governance, and civil society in El Salvador. Her work includes in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, interviews, special reports, and multimedia storytelling projects produced for both national and international audiences.
Committed to rigorous and public-interest journalism, Mondragón focuses on amplifying underreported stories and analyzing the social and political transformations shaping Central America.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication from Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) in El Salvador.
Guillermina Vallejo is an international relations professional and freelance journalist specializing in international criminal justice, human rights law, and criminology. Her reporting and research focus on accountability, armed conflict, and global governance.
Vallejo has worked with international institutions, non-governmental organizations, research centers, and policy consultancies, including the International Criminal Court, Lawyers for Lawyers, and VU International Law Clinic. She combines policy analysis, legal research, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to produce in-depth reporting and analysis on international affairs.
Based in Argentina, she holds an MSc in International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a BA in International Relations from Universidad de Belgrano, both earned summa cum laude.
Marina Bagatini is a Brazilian journalist, writer, and political scientist specializing in international affairs, conflict, human rights, and global politics. Her work explores the intersections of security, governance, and social transformation, with particular emphasis on conflict dynamics and peacebuilding.
Bagatini holds degrees in Social and Political Science and has pursued advanced studies in Conflict Transformation, War and Peace Studies, and International Humanitarian Law.
Aryo Bimo Prasetyo is a scholar and analyst specializing in public international law, human rights, and geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Based in Jakarta, he has contributed analysis and commentary to leading Indonesian media outlets, including CNBC Indonesia, covering regional security, foreign policy, and international affairs.
Prasetyo holds a Master of Science in International Relations from Universitas Indonesia and a Bachelor of Law from Universitas Diponegoro.
Allana Haynes is an award-winning journalist and former reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where she spent nearly eight years covering suburban communities surrounding Baltimore. Her reporting has focused on education, arts and culture, and human-interest stories.
Haynes has received multiple Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Press Association awards, including recognition for her reporting on a historic Black church preserving its legacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
She earned her master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.
Joshua Mayfield is an international affairs analyst and writer specializing in China studies, Indo-Pacific security, and global strategic communications. Trained in International Relations and Law, his graduate work focused on China Studies and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Mayfield has collaborated with private-sector organizations, public institutions, and non-governmental organizations on issues related to political risk, international communications, and geopolitical analysis. His expertise is further strengthened by studies in Mandarin Chinese, French, and Russian.
John Ruehl is a global affairs writer and researcher specializing in geopolitics, history, and the role of non-state actors in international affairs. Based in Washington, DC, he has contributed to numerous publications, including LA Progressive, The National Interest, and Asia Times. He is currently a fellow at the Independent Media Institute and the Foundation for Law and International Affairs, and published his book Budget Superpower – How Russia Challenges the West with an Economy Smaller than Texas' in 2022.
He holds a Master's degree in Peace, Conflict, and Development from Jaume I University, and a Bachelor's degree in international affairs from the University of Sydney.
Omar Sadouky is an analyst and writer specializing in international affairs, with expertise in future studies and the security dynamics of the Middle East and Africa. His areas of focus include fourth-generation warfare, media warfare, geopolitical analysis, and international conflicts involving major global powers, including the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union.
During the Arab Spring, Sadouky collaborated with private-sector organizations, public institutions, and nongovernmental organizations on issues related to information warfare, public awareness, and the impact of conflict on societies. His expertise has been further developed through his work with several strategic studies and research centers, where he has contributed to the analysis of geopolitical and security developments.
Omid Omidvar is a business development, strategy, and product leader specializing in corporate governance, market entry, and platform growth across Iran and international markets. His work explores how emerging technologies, governance frameworks, and strategic planning reshape organizations and drive sustainable value in complex business environments.
Omidvar has held leadership and advisory roles at LegaMart, Samsung Electronics Iran, Atieh Bahar Consulting, SaravPars, and the Center for Promoting Corporate Governance & CSR in Iran. He has served in advisory capacities with the Iran Chamber of Commerce and the Tehran City Council, contributing to policy development and public governance initiatives. Beyond his professional work, Omidvar is a dedicated volunteer with the Mehran Afarin Charity Foundation, supporting social welfare and community development projects. He is a co-founding member of two non-profit associations in Iran focused on improving the business environment, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting responsible business practices in public policy.
Omidvar holds an MBA from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Public Policy from the University of Tehran. His research interests include corporate governance, innovation systems, and the role of emerging technologies in organizational and market development. Fluent in both English and Farsi, he is recognized for translating complex organizational and regulatory challenges into actionable, market-ready strategies.
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